Otis The King of Katmai Brooks Falls, see description. Footage courtesy of Explore.org

Otis may have been knocked out early this year in FBW voting, but he has the title nobody can ever take! The King! I'm confident he will be back in 2024 and ready to claim his 5th FBW Title! After arriving far later then other Bears for 2023 and shockingly thin, Otis did what Otis does, perservere! He calmly went to his office on the first day and began catching salmon. He continued to do so and even after his walkabout you could tell he had success away from Brooks as well! His transformation from arrival to now has been uplifting and remarkable! He has been, is now, and will continue to be The King! Forever! You are an inspiration Otis! 🥰💗🐻👑
Song- (Seemingly made for Otis) M83- Outro
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[@ToosieToots]

The ledgandary Otis, always in our hearts.

[@GT-mn3bx]

I'm ready for the Kings grand return, strolling upriver to millions of watchers cheers, straight to the office, to sit down, assess the situation and start putting in work. Like the King he is. And he is coming.

[@CNP-rn3gd]

Otis is the true King of Katmai! I know there are lots of younger fatter bears but there is no other bear who came back so skinny with so few teeth and plumped up like him. He is my everlasting favorite bear and I hope that we will see him next summer. Sweet Dreams Otis, Forever king of Katmai❤❤❤

[@gatina7713]

Otis and Bucky spent a long time together recently. It was a very sweet moment. I hope he wasn't saying goodbye.

[@srvntlilly]

Awwe, don't say that. 😢

[@geo_animalvideos]

Nah! They get along fine and know each other. I'd bet on seeing both in their familiar spots in 2024! ❤

[@lindasturm699]

Now you've gone and made me cry. Beautiful tribute to the one and only King of Katmai our beloved Otis ❤️ 👑🐻 Thank you.

[@srvntlilly]

Same here. 😢

[@vinamerosa1923]

Thank you Geo, I think for a lot of people Otis is the first Bear we fell in love with or at the least were able to identify with. He is a remarkable creature and it's a privilege to get to know him the way we have. I get up early and go to work in an Office almost everyday and I looked forward to seeing him there in the IR light of the Cam working like I was. This has been a wonderful season to be a part of and even if 480 didn't win FBW, for many of us, he's our Bear Hero, the working man ! Thanks for a Great tribute Video, great song choice ! I am not willing to address the Elephant , Otis will decide if he shows up next year, I'd like to think he has a few more in him 🐻 🐟❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

Otis is what got me started on not only the Bears but nature cams in general! He'll always be my favorite and the King! I owe him a great deal for the peace he's given me by introducing me to all of the Bears. He came a long way this year, I have very little doubt or reason to believe he won't be back in 2024, doing his thing, and probably in the bracket yet again! 🙂❤👑

[@GT-mn3bx]

I saw pics of him in 2001 or 2 before he was identified as 480 Otis. I had dial up internet.

[@robinporcelain3834]

Thank you Geo for this beautiful tribute to our great Otis. He belongs to all of us who love and admire him. Because of him, so many have learned about the Coastal Brown Bears of Alaska and about Katmai National Park.

[@vitareid]

I will love you for the rest of my life, My Dear Otis! You have truly been an inspiration in my life! Zen Master Otis - Fat Bear Emeritus and Forever the King of Katmai! Forever in my heart! 💜💚💙🎶👑🐻🧸

[@Frankieb_22]

Well I am sobbing. I’m going to be so anxious waiting all winter for him. God bless our beautiful Otis this winter and spring ❤

[@robinballard1838]

I saw Otis last summer, in 2022. He definitely stands out, he shows his prestige, and like the King he is, all of the other bears knew to leave him alone. He owns those falls. I love you Otis 💕

[@GT-mn3bx]

151 tried to push him out of the office a 2nd time and Otis didn't budge. 151 looked rejected. Even the first time, Otis promptly scooped a fish out with his paw and went to eat. Walker was like "How does he do that?

[@srvntlilly]

Awwe, this was so beautiful. You've got us all crying. 🥺 Sweet Otis, King of Katmai, and forever King of our hearts. ❤️🐻👑❤️

[@TheDemonAnjel]

The tears are flowing...I LOVE HIM SO!!!

[@aubreycasler-qd1yl]

0:20 proof that even the older bears can have friends

[@geo_animalvideos]

He has his friends and nobody could ever convince me otherwise! He also knows how to defend himself and lay down the law if necessary. 👑

[@GT-mn3bx]

128 Grazer and 435 Holly fish with Otis. Comical 812 did last year and 747 has defended Otis against 151s advances and other big boys. 164 Bucky Dent chills with Otis too. 32 Chunk seems to also.

[@jodychan4357]

I would feel better seeing him one more time this season… Our forever teddy bear king. Love him, love this video! Thanks @Geo for putting such a beautiful tribute together for all of his adoring fans! SBD dear sweet Otis if we don’t get to see you again this season ❤️🐻👑

[@jagriggle1662]

Beautiful tribute. I really hope I see Otis next year He is the King now and forever ❤❤❤❤

[@GT-mn3bx]

The anticipation of the Kings stroll upriver to his office this year is brutal.

[@jacquelineconquest6218]

Geo, 💗with tears in my eyes, and love welling up in my heart, I'm lost for words. You've truly captured the profound beauty of our cherished Beloved King of Katmai🐻Otis. He forever resonates in our hearts, and every glimpse of him fills my soul with deep fulfillment and devotion.💖🌍 Otis inspired, "The Otis Fund", please share the love donate @ Katmai Conservancy

[@rickwendt3071]

Thank You for a Beautiful tribute to "Otis"!

[@RL-ls2de]

Thank you for this beautiful tribute to our Beloved Otis!

[@Sushi2735]

Aww, hail to the King! That dear old boy! He just steals your heart ! Donated to The Otis Fund! What a wonderful name you picked! I hope you get enough donations to fund another year of great work for the bears ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jacobtucker7918]

Absolutely marvelous!! It’s hard to write comments after the so many wonderful comments that I have read. We can all hope and pray that the King will return for more years to teach us perseverance, focus, courage, and sheer will. May we be blessed with his return for more and more years to come for we all, in unique ways, see him as us. G-d Bless and Sustain you - beloved Otis!!!

[@lemondropkid6175]

Otis, come back, just one more summer, big guy....❤❤

[@CuriousCat7]

*I L❤ve you! OTIS!* *_You will always be my Teddy🧸Bear!_* Thank you, Geo! 🤩 Loved the video! Be blessed! 😇 😻🐻💕

[@shelliebelly3200]

You truly make wonderful videos Especially in honor of King of Katmai Sir Otis🥰♥️🤗🙏🐻

[@GT-mn3bx]

4 time champ with his 4th coming as a senior bear after 4 years. No others are even close to tying the King 480 Otis.

[@theck672]

Thank you for this…I love sweet 480 Otis! This is a really great montage and I love what you wrote. Couldn’t agree more! 480 Otis is the most transformed bear this summer! 480 Otis perpetual King of Katmai!🐻💗👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@LisaMS444]

This is just stunning!!! Crying!! So many love Otis......including me. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

[@geo_animalvideos]

❤

[@susandelello7401]

That was beautiful. Like someone else said, Otis was the first bear I fell in love with. People at work probably thought I was crazy talking about Otis the bear, but I didn’t care.😊 He seems like such a sweet tolerant boi. He has a special place in my heart, and I’m looking forward to seeing him next year.

[@swimbait1]

He is 100% the king and always will be

[@girlboss7807]

🏞 Otis's Kingdom!!! 👑🐻👑 Forever the King of Katmai! Forever

[@lanelles242]

Spectacular 👑🤩 Such a beloved bear with great character…blessings to you Otis for a good winter’s rest and a bountiful harvest in springtime so look forward to watching you again next June, to work at claiming your rightful crown 😁 Thanks Geo!

[@vitareid]

Thank you, Geo, for this lovely tribute to my Beloved 480 Otis.

[@lb1460]

Beautiful video. We love you king Otis❤🐻

[@titchyjean]

So beautiful. Now I’m crying. I thank you so very much Geo!

[@taffyb4007]

Otis in his office, fishing & getting ready for his naps are the best! TY Geo great Otis videos

[@poe_621]

Oof the tears are real. I love this bear!

[@TheDemonAnjel]

My all time FAVORITE....the TRUE KING!!!! The MOST BELOVED!!!! OTIS!!!!!!

[@violetbf3773]

Aww what a beautiful tribute to King Otis! Thank you, Geo 🙌🏽

[@sjplace]

Love this video! Thank you! Otis is always king. He has brought such joy to so many, and is an inspiration. A beautiful tribute!

[@bearaskmeagain]

Yup. Nailed it. Thank You Geo~

[@SilvernBlacky]

Thank you so much Geo for these beautiful works of art you put out in video. You capture the true raw emotion and feeling in each bears life😅you are a beautiful person with a big heart. I am crying like a baby ..thank you

[@geo_animalvideos]

Thank you! ❤

[@GrazerisMySpiritAnimal]

I started watching the Bear-a-palooza during Covid when the salmon were jumping, amazed by the bears catching in their mouths. Checked in every year since, but this was the first season I got to know the individual bears & their stories. All because of that video of sweet Otis preparing his bed to take a nap by grabbing some soft greenery for padding. I fell in love with him instantly! His demeanor is truly remarkable and reminiscent of royalty. Otis is the King! 🐻👑 I think the other bears know it too, deep down…

[@user-gf4wi4jb4d]

Forever. Love you, Otis.

[@Enchanted-qr4wi]

Another beautiful video, thanks Geo. Anxiously awaiting his return. God bless him❤

[@psycho4agY]

I love your videos, but outdid yourself with this one!❤ thank you!

[@geo_animalvideos]

Going through music library and it was just so obvious that song IS Otis! King Forever 👑 Thank you

[@skytitan79]

Long live the king ❤

[@susans4960]

Now and forever Otis is the King of Katmai

[@deew7014]

Our beautiful King Of Katmai , you are loved forever sweet boy ❣️❤️🙏 Beautiful video Thank You

[@Betsygrinandbearit]

Forever King 👑 of Katmai 💪 thank you so much for making this video Geo❤

[@jennifertehanisarreal]

Otis is our guy 🫶🏼🐻 - thank you for creating such a moving compilation. We all love Otis so much. He IS the king of Katmai and only gets better (and more regal) with age 👑

[@BearyMe]

This is a beautiful video of the King 🤴 of Katmai and our hearts! Loved the music too. Thanks for putting this together, Geo!

[@paulalim1476]

My love for Otis knows no bounds….

[@theck672]

The Otis Fund needs you! Everyone please donate what you are able! Donations are matched until October 14, 2023

[@coolcoolbunnyslim2910]

Beautiful ❤

[@suel4269]

Ok now I’m gonna cry. Thankyou for this tribute to my Gummy Bear.

[@barbaraevans6191]

Beautiful King forever ♥️

[@annaemerson3610]

So lovely! We shall see you next year our beloved Otis. ❤

[@shanebishop6677]

The True King 🤴

[@Forest82Gump]

Otis is my king of Katmai also in 2024!

[@geo_animalvideos]

💯❤

[@jacksmom8335]

Beautiful Geo ❤

[@ftotheb8820]

Absolutely love watching this old guy! ❤

[@77teahupoo]

Otis is the coolest, I hope he has a nice rest this winter

[@huskytail]

Every single time I watch this video I cry so much. I fell in love instantly with Otis the first time I saw Katmai cams. What is it about this incredible bear that touches so many people, I don't know, and it doesn't really matter. It's just bitter sweet to watch. ❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

Can't wait to see him in 2024! Hopefully a touch sooner arrival then this year though ❤

[@susiejohnson2196]

He'll be back. July isn't over yet.

[@maryaliceoconnor1914]

4:07 Otis is the reason I have watched the last 3 years. Hopefully we will see him next summer. Slumber well dear Otis.❤

[@geo_animalvideos]

Otis got me started on Bears and live wildlife cams in general! I'd bet on seeing him in 2024, just hopefully a touch earlier! 🙂

[@paulasweeney7358]

Beautiful and amazing, thank you.

[@sar_e_bear]

I love Otis! His lopsided ear and somber face just get me every time!❤❤❤

[@squintingcat]

I love this, Thank you!

[@taffyb4007]

Otis the king of his Camelot a true legend forever indelible in hearts minds and memorable images

[@gwenbernecker6094]

Sweet sweet Otis! Great track choice 🎶

[@justinmontgomery1084]

Nice colabiration about Otis,very good work and heart warming too!

[@cautiouscoyote8590]

Ok just started a third tissue....

[@binadip8178]

I think he'll be back next year as well!!! Love the video

[@geo_animalvideos]

So do I 🙂, TY

[@effiemooney8477]

God bless this beautiful King!!!

[@davidespinoza2687]

❤❤❤ KING OTIS 🐻 ❤❤❤

[@MerryMermaid4Otis]

I’m just seeing this today for the first time❣️I feel like I’m in good company here, with other DevOTEes, and I’m so grateful! I adore this wonderful and wise bear, King of Katmai, 480 Otis 4EVA❣️ Thank you, Geo, this helps ease into the cams going down on 17-Oct. Maybe we’ll see Otis on Dumpling Mountain! He never ceases to amaze me! 🤩

[@jilli9723]

🥺

[@geo_animalvideos]

❤🐻👑

[@XavierKatzone]

❤❤❤

[@greeneyedbandit1963]

❤ 💯 to Otis and your awesome video of him

[@ncunningham108]

Made me tear up thanks for the amazing memories and thinking of that which is yet to come ❤❤❤

[@margaretminic3385]

Great video love you Otis 💕💕💕

[@geo_animalvideos]

👑OTIS👑

[@Otisbear480]

I wish I could bring him a pillow and mattress

[@geo_animalvideos]

I wish I could build him a luxury Den, Where we could put your pillow and mattress! 😍

[@NothingThereAnymore]

This is great! Are a few clips from previous seasons, or all this year?

[@geo_animalvideos]

A sprinkling of several years 🙂